Glossary / General

fuel saving

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Using less gas while driving fast so the car can go longer without stopping to fill up.

Technical Definition

Fuel saving is a driving technique where the driver manages throttle and speed to reduce fuel consumption during a race. This can allow fewer pit stops and better race outcomes.

Hear It Discussed

"Scott Dixon in particular, he was an expert at fuel saving. And he won quite a few races by being the most efficient driver out there with the gas."
INDYCAR Race Preview - St. Pete GP - 2026 - Ep. 11 The Indycar Dad Podcast 13:39

"So the biggest story to take note of heading into the weekend is the stage changes that they will be altering to a view, avoid fuel saving for the stages... We want to see him play it out..."
Tyler Reddick Wins 5th Cup Race Of Season, Denny Hamlin-Kyle Busch Drama & Talladega Preview Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX 27:18

"Actually, it's a, it's kind of the lamest way to crash, but we were fuel saving. And the way that the packs work in practice is everyone's quite nice to each other..."
What'd We Miss? Off Track with Hinch and Rossi 04:56